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Sara Carr LSSM (Dip) MISRM
My name is Sara and I trained as a Soft Tissue Therapist with the London School of Sports Massage (LSSM), qualifying with a BTEC Level 5 Professional Diploma in Clinical Sports and Remedial Massage Therapy. I am also qualified in taping and strapping and Indian Head Massage. I am a fully accredited and insured member of the Institute o
My name is Sara and I trained as a Soft Tissue Therapist with the London School of Sports Massage (LSSM), qualifying with a BTEC Level 5 Professional Diploma in Clinical Sports and Remedial Massage Therapy. I am also qualified in taping and strapping and Indian Head Massage. I am a fully accredited and insured member of the Institute of Sports & Remedial Medicine (ISRM). In addition I am fully trained in Emergency First Aid at Work . I am based in Southampton, Hampshire, easily accessible for the city centre and surrounding areas.
I have always received and benefitted greatly from regular massage. But it was after waking one morning unable to move my neck, that I really discovered the benefits of Sports and Remedial Massage Therapy. After two sessions my neck was fixed, and I found myself interested in the treatment and techniques I received and how they compared to other treatments that had not worked. This inspired me to seek a qualification that would enable me to treat people with musculoskeletal pain or injuries and to really make a difference to people suffering from the stresses and strains of everyday life.
Through my own experience, I know how both our working environment and day-to-day activities can put our bodies under immense strain and pressure, causing dysfunction and postural issues. Soft Tissue Massage can alleviate these symptoms, enabling you to continue doing the things you enjoy.
As a ex volleyball player, I know the importance of keeping the body in good condition for sport as well as the importance of effective and professional rehabilitation. I regularly treat conditions such as plantar fasciitis, ankle sprain rehabilitation, knee pain, lower back pain, shoulder dysfunction, hamstring strain, neck issues, broken collar bone rehabilitation, frozen shoulder and many more.
My most recent qualification was to become an MSTR® McLoughlin Scar Tissue Release Practitioner. This technique can reduce pain and restore sensitivity to scars and their surrounding tissues. Scars may also visibly change, being less noticeable and smoother to the touch. I have worked on scars from breast cancer surgery, knee surgery c-section scars and scars from cyst removal.
I thoroughly enjoy using my toolbox of techniques to tailor unique massages for my clients’ needs.
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Soft Tissue Therapy
McLoughlin Scar Tissue Release (MSTR®)
Soft Tissue Therapy
Soft Tissue Therapy is the manipulation of the soft tissues of the body. This will include muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia and joints.
Soft Tissue Therapy is suitable for anyone. You do not have to be a sports of exercise performer to benefit from Soft Tissue Therapy. It can help to alleviate the soft tissue discomfort of everyday
Soft Tissue Therapy is the manipulation of the soft tissues of the body. This will include muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia and joints.
Soft Tissue Therapy is suitable for anyone. You do not have to be a sports of exercise performer to benefit from Soft Tissue Therapy. It can help to alleviate the soft tissue discomfort of everyday living, occupational stresses, muscular overuse and chronic pain conditions.
The techniques used by Soft Tissue Therapists, have been developed to ensure effective and efficient results are gained from each treatment/massage given.
Soft Tissue Therapy may:
- Improve flexibility and range of motion
- Reduce muscular aches and pains
- Improve circulation of both blood flow and lymphatic flow
- Decrease tension
- Aid with sleep improvement
- Relax the body and improve the efficiency of the musculoskeletal system
- Reduce swelling, scar tissue, muscle spasms, cramps etc.
Soft Tissue Therapists work with a wide range of clients, from Olympic athletes to elderly people with chronic conditions, in assisting with preventative treatment and injury recovery.
Indian Head Massage
McLoughlin Scar Tissue Release (MSTR®)
Soft Tissue Therapy
The aim of the Indian Head Massage is to release tension in the muscles and joints of the head, neck, back and shoulders.
The experience is deeply calming, leaving you with a feeling of increased energy, revitalisation and concentration.
Indian Head Massage may:
- Give you relief from tension headaches, migraine, sinusitis and eye strain
- Prom
The aim of the Indian Head Massage is to release tension in the muscles and joints of the head, neck, back and shoulders.
The experience is deeply calming, leaving you with a feeling of increased energy, revitalisation and concentration.
Indian Head Massage may:
- Give you relief from tension headaches, migraine, sinusitis and eye strain
- Promote hair growth
- Improve lymphatic drainage
- Help with insomnia and fatigue
- Reduce feelings of anxiety, depression and mental tension
- Increase energy levels
- Give you a sense of peace, calmness and clarity of mind.
Treatments start with the upper back and shoulders, moving on to the head and neck and finishing with a gentle face massage to ensure that you are totally relaxed and gain maximum benefit from the treatment.
McLoughlin Scar Tissue Release (MSTR®)
McLoughlin Scar Tissue Release (MSTR®)
McLoughlin Scar Tissue Release (MSTR®)
McLoughlin Scar Tissue Release (MSTR®) is a non-invasive, gentle holistic approach to treating scar tissue.
MSTR® can be used on any of the following types of scar:
- Caesarean section scars
- Hysterectomy scars
- Spinal surgery scars
- Mastectomy, enhancement or reduction scars
- Abdominal and appendix scars
- Underlying scars from keyhole surgery
- Hip, ankl
McLoughlin Scar Tissue Release (MSTR®) is a non-invasive, gentle holistic approach to treating scar tissue.
MSTR® can be used on any of the following types of scar:
- Caesarean section scars
- Hysterectomy scars
- Spinal surgery scars
- Mastectomy, enhancement or reduction scars
- Abdominal and appendix scars
- Underlying scars from keyhole surgery
- Hip, ankle, knee, shoulder surgery scars
- Carpel tunnel scars
- Heart surgery scars
- Burns
- and many more!
- MSTR® cannot, however, be applied to any scars where surgical mesh has been used.
The effects of MSTR® include:
- Less restriction and pain in the scar
- Increased lymphatic drainage reducing swelling and redness
- Removal of lumps, bumps, ridges and dips in the scar
- Restored sensation and reduction in numbness on and around the scar
- Release of emotional trauma attached to the scar
Scars need to be at least 8 weeks old and completely healed to be worked on, and no scar is too old to benefit from MSTR®.
